Super Yummy Broccoli Soup Recipe

I found this recipe last month on one of my favorite recipe sites...allrecipes.com. You can really rely on this site if you stick to highly rated recipes. This recipe was rated 5 out of 5 stars by over 220 people so I figured it had to be good...and it did not disappoint. Great for cold winter nights with sliced sourdough bread and butter. YUM!



INGREDIENTS
•3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
•3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
•6 tablespoons margarine
•1 onion, chopped
•1/2 cup all-purpose flour
•2 cups milk
•Half a block of Velveeta (about 3/4 lbs.), cubed
•1/2 lbs. mild cheddar, cubed
•1 pinch ground white pepper (tastes fine with black pepper as well)

DIRECTIONS
1.In a large pot over medium heat, simmer the broccoli in the broth for 15 minutes. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine, add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.

2.Add the flour to the onions and stir well, forming a pasty substance. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick. Add this mixture to the broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. Then add the cheese, stirring until melted. Finally, add the pepper.

Note: Be careful not to let the soup boil, or the cheese will break down.